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IMPACT LGMA QUEENSLAND INSPIRE CONFERENCE 2020
IMPACT
LGMA QUEENSLAND INSPIRE CONFERENCE 2020
BRISBANE | 29-30 April 2020
IMPACT LGMA QUEENSLAND INSPIRE CONFERENCE 2020
IMPACT                                            Keynote
THE INSPIRE 2020 CONFERENCE OFFERS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS AN
OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT
THEY HAVE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES,
                                                  Presentation:
                                                  Lucy Bloom is a change maker, exceptional
THROUGH THEIR INDIVIDUAL ROLES AND                communicator and business fixer. She began her
AS PART OF THEIR WIDER COUNCIL.                   career in advertising, working across a diverse range
                                                  of industries for 20 years before she stepped into the
As local government officers, what we do
                                                  role of CEO of a new women’s health organisation.
on a daily basis affects how people in our
communities live their lives; how much            In less than three years she led a small team
time they spend in outdoor pursuits, what         to raise $7M for a network of hospitals in
those pursuits are, what cultural activities      Ethiopia. She then went on to transform a
they undertake, where they spend time             Cambodian children’s charity as its first CEO.
with kids and family. It also impacts how
                                                  Lucy now consults as a strategy machine and
they connect with neighbours and others
                                                  governance gun for start-ups, NFPs and big business.
in the community. To some extent, what
local government does affects how people          You will find Lucy Bloom challenging and entertaining
behave, their sense of community, their           in equal measure. She’s a rule breaker, idea maker
confidence and their wellbeing. It is a large     and momentum creator inspiring audiences with
responsibility but it is rewarding when you       humour and captivating storytelling, with the business
see the impacts of your success.                  acumen to fortify an unforgettable message.
Inspire 2020 will examine different aspects
of local government impact and the ways we
shape that. Be it through physical design
of the community, through the services and
support provided or in the way we inform
and educate. It will also discuss the potential
flow-on impacts as interconnected and
interdependent communities experience
effects of actions taken in both neighbouring
and more distant areas.

PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2020
8.30am – 8.45am Registration
8.45am – 4.30pm Conference
5.00pm – 6.30pm Networking Drinks
including the presentation of the
Young Manager Award for Leadership
and Management Excellence

THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2020
8.30am – 8.45am Registration
8.45am – 4.30pm Conference
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SESSION TOPICS
THE CEO PANEL:                                         IMPACT THROUGH EDUCATION                               IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY DESIGN
OUR IMPACT, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES                       When discussion turns to the role of local             Local governments, often in conjunction with
The CEO panel is an opportunity to hear from           governments (or any government) in educating           the State Government, also shape communities
three Queensland CEOs in an informal discussion        communities, it invariably becomes a discussion        through a range of decisions which are made
setting, allowing time for questions from the floor.   about leadership. Governments are often in             that impact the wider activities undertaken
The panellists this year each cite the impact          a position where they have information and             in the community – mining, agriculture, small
they can have on their communities as one of           expertise about challenges that the wider              business, education, defence, tourism, transport
the most rewarding things about being a senior         community is not yet aware of. This means              etc. Those decisions alter the human resource
officer in local government. But there is a huge       communities are unlikely to support the funding        needs of the community and therefore the
responsibility that comes with that. There is also     or resources necessary to address the matter.          socio-demographic make-up of residents. This,
significant complexity as communities are rarely       A common example is waste management –                 in turn has consequences for local government
homogeneous in their needs and every decision          councils may be dealing with a growing crisis          in managing those needs, whether it be FIFO
has a flipside. The panel will discuss how they        but communities remain largely unaware as long         impacts, supporting migrant families, attracting
navigate this, how they weigh up the pros and          as bins are collected and excess waste is not          support services (including, for example, medical)
cons in order to form the recommendations they         visible. As leaders in the community, do local         or shifting infrastructure. This session will present
take to council and how they respond when              governments have an obligation to educate their        case studies outlining some of the challenges and
things do not work as planned.                         communities about such matters? If so, how do          successes of Queensland councils.
                                                       they go about this and where is the line between
IMPACT THROUGH PHYSICAL DESIGN                         education and political agendas? In this session,      CREATING SOCIAL IMPACT
                                                       one council who has taken on the education
The way our communities are designed, from                                                                    Impact-led innovation is the business of The
                                                       mantle will outline what they have done and their
infrastructure to green space, from libraries to                                                              Yunus Centre at Griffith University. Yunus’
                                                       rationale for their stance.
sports fields and from transport corridors to                                                                 purpose is to equip people with the know-
tips, affects the way residents behave. Local                                                                 how to navigate change and create positive,
                                                       IMPACT THROUGH CREATING                                regenerative impact. The Centre is interested in
government decisions about community planning
and design, directly impact the way people live
                                                       CONNECTION                                             how total societal impact can be created through
                                                                                                              new models of innovation, entrepreneurship
and what they choose to do. In this session,           Increasingly, research is demonstrating the
                                                                                                              and enterprise. ​It delivers this through practice-
a case study will highlight the need to link           importance to humans of social connection. This
                                                                                                              focussed learning, supporting innovation and
community amenity and desired use with all             research identifies loneliness as a contributor to a
                                                                                                              demonstration projects and delivering agenda-
elements of the design process: what happens           range of behaviours ranging from mental illness to
                                                                                                              setting insights and knowledge. Hear from Alex
when you don’t get it right and how far reaching       vandalism and from drug use to violence. Beyond
                                                                                                              Hannant, Professor of Practice and Co-Director,
the positive impact can be when you do.                the decision about how we physically curate our
                                                                                                              about the work being undertaken by The Yunus
                                                       communities, local governments also design,
                                                                                                              Centre and the critical role local governments
                                                       fund and facilitate a wide range of community
                                                                                                              play in anchoring community initiatives and
                                                       initiatives. In some cases, these initiatives have
                                                                                                              enabling social impact.
                                                       the power to create connection and thereby
                                                       reduce the negative impacts of loneliness. This
                                                       session will showcase some of these initiatives
                                                       and the positive outcomes for the communities
                                                       involved.
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REGISTRATION FEES
  Early Bird (on or before 27 February)                Standard registration (on or after 28 February)
  Full programme including networking                  Full programme including networking
  $850.00 (incl. GST)                                  $990.00 (incl. GST)

  HOW TO REGISTER
  Registrations can be made online by visiting our website:
  https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/event-3671385
  Email: admin@lgmaqld.org.au | Phone: 07 3174 5006

FORUM VENUE                                              Located alongside the 5-star hotel in the
Queensland Law Society                                   Brisbane city centre, the Mercure tower offers
179 Ann Street                                           228 contemporary 4-star hotel rooms featuring
Brisbane, Q 4000                                         signature service and amenities. Guests staying in
                                                         Mercure accommodation enjoy full access to all
                                                         Pullman facilities.
TRANSPORT
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Rail - Central Station is conveniently located in
                                                         you have any questions or if you would like any
Ann Street, approximately 200 metres from Law
                                                         additional information.
Society House. There is a direct service from
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PARKING                                                  DRESS CODE                                           When purchasing one (1) Early Bird                   providing this information is voluntary, failure
King George Square Car Park is located                                                                        Registration, Council can access one (1)             to provide sufficient information may result
                                                         The dress code for the Conference Sessions and       complimentary registration to the Inspire
underground between Ann and Adelaide Streets,            Networking Event are Corporate or Business                                                                in your registration not being processed. At
Brisbane, next to City Hall and is open seven days                                                            Conference – subject to availability.                the commencement of the event, LGMA
                                                         Casual. As the conference room temperature may       Terms: Excludes CEO’s, limit of one
a week. Vehicle access is via entry and exit in          vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing to                                                             Queensland will distribute a list detailing the
Roma Street and entry only from Adelaide Street.                                                              complimentary registration per Council.              name of each registered delegate and the
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Brisbane, Q 4000
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With a choice of 210 guestrooms and suites,
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Pullman Brisbane King George Square offers
                                                                                                              programme. LGMA Queensland apologise for
innovative 5-star hotel accommodation ideally
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suited for your guests that wish to have a
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luxurious break while in Brisbane.
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   BRISBANE 29-30 April 2020
   LGMA Queensland Inspire Conference 2020

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